客观 (kèguān) — objective; impartial
HSK 4 | adjective | based on facts, not personal feelings
客观 (kèguān)
客观 describes something that is objective or impartial, based on facts and evidence rather than personal opinions or emotions.
Meanings
- [adjective] objective; impartial; unbiased; based on facts
Example Sentences
我们需要客观地看待这个问题。 Wǒmen xūyào kèguān de kàndài zhège wèntí. We need to look at this problem objectively.
他的评价非常客观，没有偏见。 Tā de píngjià fēicháng kèguān, méiyǒu piānjiàn. His evaluation was very objective, with no bias.
做决定时，要尽量保持客观。 Zuò juédìng shí, yào jǐnliàng bǎochí kèguān. When making decisions, try to stay objective.
这份报告提供了客观的数据分析。 Zhè fèn bàogào tígōngle kèguān de shùjù fēnxī. This report provided an objective analysis of the data.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 客观评价 | objective evaluation |
| 客观分析 | objective analysis |
| 客观事实 | objective facts |
| 保持客观 | to remain objective |
Usage Notes
客观 is the opposite of 主观 (subjective). At B1 level, it often appears in academic, journalistic, and business writing. It can modify nouns (客观分析) or serve as a predicate adjective (很客观). The adverb form 客观地 is common before verbs.
Memory Hook
客 means "guest" (an outsider) and 观 means "to observe." An outside observer has no personal stake, so they see things objectively. A guest watching from outside is perfectly objective.